Job Description
Early-career professionals - apply your risk skills to the National Grid!
Work with our Head of Risk and Assurance, and our Assurance Partner
Collaborate broadly across Transpower, with Senior Managers and SME's
Undertake risk analysis and research supporting strategic, external and key operational risks and risk controls by developing fact-based insights.
Transpower is the commercially focused and regulated State-Owned Enterprise that owns and operates the National Grid. At the very heart of the energy sector, we transport electricity from where it is generated to large electricity users and the distribution companies who deliver it to homes and businesses nationwide.
To play an active role in decarbonising the economy and reducing emissions though accelerated electrification, we continue to improve, accelerate, and scale as we look towards rapidly growing demand for clean energy, new technology, more complex power flows, and changing customer and consumer expectations.
About the team
Transpower has a decentralised risk and assurance model. Part of our Corporate Services division, the Risk and Assurance team provides expertise, knowledge and support to the business and is responsible for maintaining and reporting an enterprise-wide view of strategic, external and operational risks.
The team touches all areas, offering a unique breadth of exposure and experience. Transpower manages risks of all kinds, and the team maintains oversight over all of them, including risks posed by climate change. They also coordinate second and third line of assurance activities across the company. Services provided include:
Ownership and implementation of the risk management framework and practices, as it applies to Transpower's business and projects.
Managing delivery of the Internal Audit function by a third-party internal assurance partner.
Ensuring current and appropriate incident management and business continuity plans are in place and are regularly tested.
About the opportunity
Working closely with the Head of Risk and Assurance, you'll undertake risk analysis and research, and support the risk and assurance team and wider Transpower risk and assurance community by developing fact-based insights and analysis. This includes risks related to climate change, the electrification of our economy, and geopolitical instability.
You'll collaborate with Transpower's divisional risk and assurance practitioners, who identify, manage, and report divisional risks. They are also responsible for coordinating regular control self-assessments and contributing to the quarterly risk and assurance reporting that you will collate. To better understand our divisions and their leaders, check out: www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/who-we-are/executive-leadership-teamam | Transpower
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead the delivery of high-quality risk analysis and research, summarising key findings for quarterly risk reporting to the Executive and Board, while supporting Transpower's internal assurance activities.
What will you bring?
Known for your professional approach, systems thinking, and love of learning, we hope you're curious about helping Aotearoa New Zealand achieve decarbonisation and sustainability goals through electrification!
To be shortlisted, your CV and cover letter will demonstrate:
A bachelor's degree that requires critical thinking with a cumulative minimum GPA of 5.5
12 months of meaningful work experience in a consulting firm or corporate office
Concise communication and the ability to influence
Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
Well-developed interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships at all levels
Join us at Transpower
Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day and long into the future.
With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share. Our environment is family friendly with the option to work from home two days per week.
We support wellbeing with a range of employee health and wellness benefits - check them out here www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers-transpower/staff-benefits and on the job learning, professional development, and career progression over time.
Next steps
To work with caring individuals passionate about empowering New Zealand's energy future - one that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable, secure electricity system - please review the position description via https://careers.transpower.co.nz/search and apply with your CV and cover letter without delay.
Role closes Monday, 12 May. However, resumes will be reviewed as received, and we may contact you for an informal chat or to arrange an interview prior to the closing date..
Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required, and preference will be given to candidates in situ in the first instance.
Work with our Head of Risk and Assurance, and our Assurance Partner
Collaborate broadly across Transpower, with Senior Managers and SME's
Undertake risk analysis and research supporting strategic, external and key operational risks and risk controls by developing fact-based insights.
Transpower is the commercially focused and regulated State-Owned Enterprise that owns and operates the National Grid. At the very heart of the energy sector, we transport electricity from where it is generated to large electricity users and the distribution companies who deliver it to homes and businesses nationwide.
To play an active role in decarbonising the economy and reducing emissions though accelerated electrification, we continue to improve, accelerate, and scale as we look towards rapidly growing demand for clean energy, new technology, more complex power flows, and changing customer and consumer expectations.
About the team
Transpower has a decentralised risk and assurance model. Part of our Corporate Services division, the Risk and Assurance team provides expertise, knowledge and support to the business and is responsible for maintaining and reporting an enterprise-wide view of strategic, external and operational risks.
The team touches all areas, offering a unique breadth of exposure and experience. Transpower manages risks of all kinds, and the team maintains oversight over all of them, including risks posed by climate change. They also coordinate second and third line of assurance activities across the company. Services provided include:
Ownership and implementation of the risk management framework and practices, as it applies to Transpower's business and projects.
Managing delivery of the Internal Audit function by a third-party internal assurance partner.
Ensuring current and appropriate incident management and business continuity plans are in place and are regularly tested.
About the opportunity
Working closely with the Head of Risk and Assurance, you'll undertake risk analysis and research, and support the risk and assurance team and wider Transpower risk and assurance community by developing fact-based insights and analysis. This includes risks related to climate change, the electrification of our economy, and geopolitical instability.
You'll collaborate with Transpower's divisional risk and assurance practitioners, who identify, manage, and report divisional risks. They are also responsible for coordinating regular control self-assessments and contributing to the quarterly risk and assurance reporting that you will collate. To better understand our divisions and their leaders, check out: www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/who-we-are/executive-leadership-teamam | Transpower
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead the delivery of high-quality risk analysis and research, summarising key findings for quarterly risk reporting to the Executive and Board, while supporting Transpower's internal assurance activities.
What will you bring?
Known for your professional approach, systems thinking, and love of learning, we hope you're curious about helping Aotearoa New Zealand achieve decarbonisation and sustainability goals through electrification!
To be shortlisted, your CV and cover letter will demonstrate:
A bachelor's degree that requires critical thinking with a cumulative minimum GPA of 5.5
12 months of meaningful work experience in a consulting firm or corporate office
Concise communication and the ability to influence
Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
Well-developed interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships at all levels
Join us at Transpower
Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day and long into the future.
With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share. Our environment is family friendly with the option to work from home two days per week.
We support wellbeing with a range of employee health and wellness benefits - check them out here www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers-transpower/staff-benefits and on the job learning, professional development, and career progression over time.
Next steps
To work with caring individuals passionate about empowering New Zealand's energy future - one that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable, secure electricity system - please review the position description via https://careers.transpower.co.nz/search and apply with your CV and cover letter without delay.
Role closes Monday, 12 May. However, resumes will be reviewed as received, and we may contact you for an informal chat or to arrange an interview prior to the closing date..
Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required, and preference will be given to candidates in situ in the first instance.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Graduate / Associate Risk Analyst - Wellington position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
